classical mythology

Twenty-six tales from Greek mythology, retold in language that is simple and dramatic.

This book introduces the mythology of the Greeks, including myths which relate to the conception of the world and myths which were woven around historical fact, such as the tales of Troy and the wanderings of Odysseus.

Presents the Greek myth in which Demeter refuses to allow spring to appear until she has been reunited with her daughter Persephone, who has been abducted to the Underworld by Pluto.

Presents myths and facts about the earliest Greek-speaking civilization, which came to the Plain of Argos over 3500 years ago.

The last weeks of the Trojan War find the women sick of tending the wounded, men tired of fighting, and bored gods and goddesses trying to find ways to stir things up.

A retelling of the myth of Medusa, turned by Athena's curse into a gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone, and Perseus' quest to vanquish her in order to save his mother's life.

Contains simple versions of twenty-seven classical myths about Olympians and Greeks including Persephone, Orpheus, Heracles, and Hermes.

The author recounts how the Greek gods and godesses earned their thrones on Mount Olympus, and retells some of the myths she learned as a child.

A collection of myths relating the exploits and adventures of the gods and heroes of ancient Greece.

Covers 1,000 place-names in classical Greek mythology.